Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you do it in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? Spiff up your bedroom with these easy changes.
"Stuff" can be helpful items, prized possessions, or needless objects that clutter not just our homes, but also our lives. Here's a vote for simplicity.
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Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
How to Downsize and Declutter
Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.
How One Nice Thing Can Ruin Your Whole Budget
This is precisely why we can't have nice things.
16 Festive Ways to Make Extra Money for the Holidays
For many the holidays mean more stress and more spending. For those with the entrepreneurial spirit, the holidays mean more cash.
Alternatives to Flying: Other Ways to Get From Here to There
Flying isn’t always the only way to go. You might be able to save time, money, and aggravation on your next trip with these alternatives to flying.
Stop Thinking of Your House as an Investment
Your home may be where your heart is, but it's not an investment.
How Long Does it Take Break Even With a Home ReFi?
Refinancing your mortgage can be a sound financial move. But how do you figure out when you'll break even? Let's crunch numbers.
8 Affordable Destinations for People Who Love to Fish
If you're looking to hook a big one before summer ends, head to one of these amazing fishing destinations.
10 Surprising Facts About Flooding and Your Home
What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
Another 36 Uses for Tin Foil
From the tool bench to the kitchen, the bathroom vanity to the car, tin foil can help you save money and increase productivity all around the house.
15 Tips for Hosting Holiday Houseguests
Keep houseguests happy and stay stress-free during the holidays by following these fun, frugal, and festive hosting suggestions.
Creating a Memorable Christmas
Money isn't what makes a memorable Christmas. Follow these suggestions to help enjoy the holiday, not the stuff associated with it.
7 Ways to Remodel Your Bedroom (Without Demolishing a Thing)
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you do it in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? Spiff up your bedroom with these easy changes.
The Tyranny of Stuff
"Stuff" can be helpful items, prized possessions, or needless objects that clutter not just our homes, but also our lives. Here's a vote for simplicity.
9 Signs You're Making All the Right Career Moves
It's hard to predict the future when it comes to your career. But if you notice these positive signs, you're probably on the up and up.
How to Help Your Adult Children Become Financially Independent
If your grown children are still depending on you for every little money matter, it's time to teach them how to go it alone.
Buy This — Not That — at the Farmer's Market
The fresh local fare at your neighborhood farmer's market is chock full of goodies — what's a good deal, and what should you skip?
10 Time-Management Fails — and How to Fix Them
You're never going to get more hours in the day, but with discipline, you can manage your time more efficiently.
4 Times It's Okay to Borrow From Your Life Insurance Policy
Borrowing from a life insurance policy is rarely a good idea, but the potentially lower borrowing costs can really help you out in a jam.
8 Ways to Build Your Financial Self Esteem
Feeling down about money can keep us from taking smart financial steps. Go for these small wins and get back in the game.